Recent content by lindeman

Just to split the two things: In UIM P1 (or whatever they call the series), all competitors had to install a torque sensor (made by ABB) on the axle. This is a very expensive (US 40k if I remember it right) - too expensive if you ask me. Nigel should be able to tell more. In general terms -...

European Associations have different rules, but all of them has a suspension period, and most have a loss of all points earlier the same season. As far as I can remember, the Norwegian NA has 3 next races (in effect 1/2 season), and the Swedes have the next 12 months. This is for the first...

Just got a text from the pits - race apparently cancelled...

For pictures of the repair, be friends with Aqua Marine on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/album.php?aid=243861&id=370648016801

This is the old Maritimo boat... Being repaired in Norway right now.

No mechanical failure, this boat has spun out a lot of times before. They changed the angle of the rudder for this event, but something else has to be done to make her better in the turns. It's probably the fastest spin I've ever seen! Morten

Q posted another video on http://www.class-1.com/video.asp. Look at other pics from class-1.com, and you will see how damn lucky the Christian and Paul were (sitting inside the "ramp" in the Relekta boat). Morten

Sorry about that - you'll have to be quicker :D Looking forward to test her with #6 drives Morten

Hi buddy, I quit monohull racing more than 10 years ago - cats only for me! Looking forward to Miami! Morten

Brad, look at your fax now. Looking forward to getting our special needs! Morten

Hi Brad, sorry about being late registering this year - will try to do as soon as possible (no printer or fax at home). No more All Jack'd Up - new boat with new name. I was just discussing the season with Henry, and we are both looking forward to the event! Morten

UIM actually recognizes: "- All U.I.M. series and classes - American Powerboat Association classes - Prototypes" This will definitely go under the prototypes definition. But - as previously posted elsewhere, you will have to look at UIM rules §6xx Morten

Spirit of Saudi will not happen. The second Welmax boat will be driven in Rio by Marit Strømøy (Norway, Throttle) and Girgio Manuzzi (Italy, Driver). Just had a long chat with Marit and she is really looking forward to the event in Brazil...

Just looked at the UIM §60x and §610 rules: §604.02: ... The base must be measured by triangulation or electronic distance measuring equipment (EDM), which must have a first class certificate delivered by an Observatory or similar authority. This certificate must not be older than two years. ...

Pål Virik Nilsen (Throttle Maritimo) just confirmed they will not participate in the 2010 season. They might come to kw this year... http://www.pvn-racing.com/s1.html (this story in English)